Re: The NAC Lots-O-Post Thread
Alright, seriously question for you guys.
So, I'm going to be replacing the oil pan, rear main, and the valve cover gasket on my dad's TJ. It looks like the head gasket is leaking some oil too, (never new how much oil this thing was leaking until I lifted the hood a few days before tear down). The following pictures really suck.
Does it look like this is leaking to you, and should I replace it now, or just say screw it?
One area where it looks like its leaking. It looks like there is oil behind the exhaust gasket.
I took it to a carwash and degreased the engine and compartment, then power washed it before disassembly, so this area doesn't look as bad as it did before. You can still see some oil residue, and some dirt that was covered in oil though. This whole side of the engine is nice and black and still painted, because its been covered in oil forever. There is a section in front of this that is dry, and thus rusty.
A frame just shouldn't do this. My dad sat on the back, and you can very easily see the entire back portion of the frame moving, while the front portion is stationary. There was a loud creaking noise the first time he sat on it too.
